Magical Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 18 goals (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi set a new World Cup scoring record with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark.

• Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.
• Messi equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals before surpassing it against Austria.
• Messi scored twice against Austria, including a last-gasp goal.